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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Embark on this 3-hour expert-led small-group walking tour of artisan workshops in Florence where you will discover the heart of Florentine traditional craftsmanship. Treat yourself to a lovely experience that includes meeting practitioners of ancient crafts, from hand carved wood furnishings to gorgeous mosaics and sculptures. On this exploration of Florentine creativity you will also have a chance to purchase one-of-a-kind items that are the perfect souvenirs or gifts for someone back home.
What's included
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What to expect
Basilica of Santa Croce
15m
Your guide, an expert personal shopper with a keen sense of authenticity, tradition and beauty, will meet you at the Statue of Dante in Santa Croce square
Piazza di Santa Croce
30m
Your first stop will be a Florentine inlay mosaic technique workshop where you will see mosaic landscapes painted with marble and stones in the ancient workshop museum
Ponte Vecchio
30m
Next you will visit to a historic goldsmith artisan workshop where you can admire the creation of totally handmade florentine style jewelry
Palazzo Pitti
Pass by
from here, you will head towards either a real leather shoe maker's studio to discover one of Florence's traditional and trendy products that are entirely handmade or to a leather bag workshop to see skilled artisans making unique leather bags with great care, skill, and attention to detail.
Piazza Della Passera
20m
Next, your guide will take you to a wood workshop where a local artisan carves furnishings and sculptures or marquetry inlay by hand.
Piazza Santo Spirito
30m
Next on your tour is a truly special treat. You will visit a bookbinder's workshop. Here you will witness the mesmerizing creation of authentic Florentine marbled paper.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Santa Croce Square by the Statue of Dante
End point
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
